The downward velocity of a bungee jumper is given by the non-linear equation: gm tanh V Cd gCd v(t) = m

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Derive the equation

.Cd, g: constants
.t, m, V: variables
.Cd, g: constants
.t, m, V: variables.    

The downward velocity of a bungee
jumper is given by the non-linear
equation:
gm
tanh
V Cd
gcd
v(t) =
m
v: velocity
g: gravitational constant
m: mass
cd: drag coefficient
t: time
Transcribed Image Text:The downward velocity of a bungee jumper is given by the non-linear equation: gm tanh V Cd gcd v(t) = m v: velocity g: gravitational constant m: mass cd: drag coefficient t: time
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